Description
These Easy Mediterranean Shrimp Kabobs combine heart-healthy ingredients with bold, citrusy flavors in a quick and colorful dish that’s ready in just 45 minutes. Perfect for weeknights or grilling season, they’re packed with protein, herbs, and vibrant vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds large shrimp (20/25 count), peeled and deveined
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Zest of 2 lemons plus 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup packed fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 2 bell peppers (red and yellow), cut into large chunks
- 1 red onion, cut into quarters
- 1 zucchini, sliced into thick rounds
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon zest and juice, garlic, parsley, oregano, paprika, coriander, and red pepper flakes. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the marinade separately.
- Pat shrimp dry, season with salt, and toss in the marinade. Cover and refrigerate for 20-30 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cut vegetables and soak wooden skewers for 30 minutes if using. Preheat grill to medium-high heat (325-350°F).
- Thread shrimp and vegetables onto skewers, alternating for color and balance. Pierce shrimp through both ends to prevent spinning.
- Clean and oil grill grates, then grill skewers 3 minutes per side or until shrimp are pink and opaque.
- Brush grilled kabobs with reserved marinade and serve immediately with your favorite sides.
Notes
Do not marinate shrimp longer than 30 minutes. Use fresh vegetables for best texture and always preheat your grill for even cooking and searing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 kabob
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 17g
- Cholesterol: 150mg